Magenta HD1-LX User manual

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HD1-LX
HDMI & IR Extender
Quick Reference
&
Setup Guide
Magenta Research
128 Litchfield Road, New Milford, CT 06776 USA
[phone] FAX [phone]
www.magenta-research.com

MAGENTA HD1-LX HDMI & IR EXTENDER
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications...................................................................................................2
2. Introduction ........................................….........................................................3
2.1 Overview................................................................................….................3
2.2 Equipment You May Also Need..........................................................…....3
2.3 Compatible Cabling ........................................................................…...….3
3. Setup and Installation.......................................… ......................................….4
3.1 Cabling Considerations...............................................................................4
3.2 Making the Connections.....................................................................…....5
3.2.1 Connections and Setup in General .......................................……......5
3.2.2 Connections on the Transmitter and Receiver…..............………..…..5
4. Troubleshooting...........................................................................................…6
4.1 Common Problems ....................................................................................6
Appendix A. Cabling Pinouts.........................................….....................................6
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1.Specifications
Required Cable: Cat5, CAT5e, Cat6, CAT6e, Cat7, UTP / STP or FTP
(Cat 6 or better recommended)
Video Support: HDMI 1.3, HDCP Compliant
DVI Video modes
Maximum
Resolution and
Refresh Rate: 1080p (1920x1080) @ 60 Hz
Bandwidth: 3.4 Gbps
Serial Baud rate: Up to 115200 bps; Full Duplex
Connectors: Tx: (1) HDMI type A, (1) RJ-45, (1) DC power
(1) DB9F, (2) 3.5mm-jack
Rx: (1) HDMI type A, (1) RJ-45, (1) DC power
(1) DB9M, (2) 3.5mm-jack
IR Support: 38khz; Bi-directional
Temperature
Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 131°F (0 to 55°C);
Storage: -4 to +185°F (-20 to 85°C)
Humidity
Tolerance: Up to 95% noncondensing
Enclosure: Metal
Power: +5 VDC @ 2 A max each unit
Consumption: Tx: 600mA
Rx: 1200mA
Size: 5.1” x 3.5” x 1.2” (130mm x 88 mm x 30mm)
Weight: 0.6 lbs. (280 g)
Compliance: RoHS, CE; FCC Class A
Recommended
Transmission
Distance: Up to 100 meters (328 feet)
Specifications
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MAGENTA HD1-LX HDMI & IR EXTENDER
2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
Magenta’s HD1-LX series of video extenders extends HDMI or DVI video, serial,
and IR signals over Category 5e/5/6e/6/7 UTP / STP or FTP cable.
WARNING
This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support, distribution
through an Ethernet network. Do not connect these devices to any sort
of networking or telecommunications equipment!
2.2 Equipment You May Also Need
• HDMI cables
• HDMI to DVI adapter cables
• Category 5e/5/6e/6/7 cable
• IR Emitter and IR Receiver cables
• DB9 Serial Cables
2.3 Compatible Cabling
Magenta Research products are compatible with CAT 5e/5/6e/6/7 data cabling.
Category cabling for the Magenta HD1-LX Series must be pinned to the TIA-EIA
T568B wiring specification (see appendix A) We also highly recommend that all
Category cables be pre-terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or in an
existing infrastructure should be tested before use to ensure compliance with the
TIA-EIA T568B specification. Using incorrectly terminated Category cables can
damage the Magenta HD1-LX Series.
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. CHAPTER 3: SETUP & INSTALLATION
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3. Setup and Installation
3.1 Cabling Considerations
• We recommend mounting and connecting all cabling to the HD1-LX Series
components before applying power.
• Make sure that the Category cable you intend to use has been tested to comply
with the T568B wiring specification (See Appendix A).
3.2 Making the Connections
3.2.1 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP IN GENERAL
This section contains figures showing connections with the specific HD1-LX Series
models. In general, however, the connection and setup procedure at both
transmitter and receiver ends is as follows:
NOTE:
All HD1-LX units should be cabled and powered on prior to turning on the video
source device and display. It is recommended to connect the cable/power on the
HD1-LX units, then the display, and lastly the video source.
At the transmitter end:
1. Connect the source video to the HD1-LX transmitter HDMI INPUT port using
and HDMI type A cable (If using DVI video an HDMI to DVI adapter is
required).
2. Connect the Category cable to the transmitter.
3. Connect the IR cables to the appropriate connector(s) if necessary.
4. Apply power to the transmitter. See Figure 3-3 for LED status modes.
At the receiver end:
1. Connect the display to the HDMI OUTPUT connector of the receiver (If a
DVI connector is on the display, an HDMI to DVI adapter is required).
2. Connect the Category cable to the receiver.
3. Connect the IR cables to the appropriate connector(s) if necessary.
4. Apply power to the receiver. See Figure 3-3 for LED status modes.

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3.2.2 CONNECTIONS ON THE HD1-LX
Figure 3-1 shows the HD1-LX transmitter connections, and Figure 3-2 shows the
HD1-LX receiver connections.
Figure 3-1. Connections on the Transmitter
Figure 3-2. Connections on the Receiver
Figure 3-3. LED Status Indicators
UTP OUT HDMI Input
IR Emitter
IR Receiver
Power RS-232
UTP IN HDMI Output
IR Emitter
IR Receiver
Power RS-232
Power Indicator IR Receive Indicator
IR Emit Indicator Data Link Indicator

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4. Troubleshooting
4.1 Common Problems
THERE ARE NO USER CONFIGURABLE SETTINGS FOR HD1-LX UNITS
In most cases, nearly every issue with the HD1-LX Series can be resolved by checking
the Category cable termination and making sure that it’s pinned to the T568B wiring
specification. However, there may be other problems that cause the system to not
perform as it’s designed. Below are solutions to the most common installation errors.
Problem: No video or poor video quality.
Solution: • Check that both units are powered.
• Power units in the sequence noted in section 3.2.1.
• Make sure the Category cable is terminated correctly per the
T568B wiring specification.
• Is the display device powered on and functioning?
• Some HDMI sources can take up to 5 minutes to initialize and will
not output video signals during this time.
• Cell phones may cause interference at close range (3 ft) and cause
the video signal to be interrupted or lost. All devices may need to be
power cycled if video is lost.
Appendix A. Cabling Pinouts
Table A-1. T568B CAT5 pinout

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